1. Scope
This Privacy Policy explains how Vertex Talent Group (“Vertex,” “we,” “us” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses and protects personal information in connection with our website, recruiting activities, executive search services and business communications.
2. Information we collect
Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect:
- Candidate information: name, contact details, résumé, employment history, education, professional qualifications, compensation information, work authorization, location preferences, references and other information provided during a search process.
- Client and business-contact information: name, title, company, contact information, hiring requirements, communications and information related to an engagement or prospective engagement.
- Website and technical information: IP address, browser and device information, pages requested, referring pages, timestamps and security or server-log data processed by our hosting and technology providers.
- Communications: information included in emails, telephone calls, meetings and other correspondence with Vertex.
Please do not send highly sensitive information—such as Social Security numbers, financial-account details or medical information—unless it is specifically requested and reasonably necessary.
3. How we use information
We may use personal information to:
- evaluate potential candidates and communicate about opportunities;
- introduce candidates to clients when appropriate and authorized;
- deliver executive search, recruiting and talent-advisory services;
- respond to inquiries and develop client relationships;
- maintain business records and improve our services;
- protect our website, systems, candidates, clients and business; and
- comply with legal, regulatory and contractual obligations.
4. How we share information
We may share information with clients or prospective employers in connection with a search, with service providers that support our business, with professional advisers, or when required by law. We do not sell personal information for money. We do not disclose a candidate’s résumé or detailed profile to a client without a legitimate recruiting purpose.
5. Service providers and website technology
Our website and business operations may rely on hosting, email, document-storage, communications, security and similar service providers. These providers may process information on our behalf under their own contractual and security obligations. Our website may also load externally hosted fonts or similar technical resources, which can cause a visitor’s IP address and basic request information to be transmitted to the resource provider.
6. Cookies and analytics
The current website does not intentionally use advertising cookies or behavioral-advertising pixels. Essential hosting, security or network technologies may still be used to deliver and protect the site. If we later introduce analytics, advertising tools or additional cookies, we will update this policy and provide any notice or consent mechanism required by applicable law.
7. Data retention
We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary for recruiting, relationship management, recordkeeping, legal compliance, dispute resolution and other legitimate business purposes. Retention periods vary based on the type of information, the nature of the relationship and applicable requirements.
8. Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical and organizational safeguards appropriate to the nature of the information we handle. No transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
9. Your choices and rights
You may ask us to access, correct or delete personal information we maintain about you, or to stop certain communications. Rights differ by jurisdiction and may be subject to legal exceptions. To submit a request, email info@vertextalent.com. We may need to verify your identity before completing a request.
10. International visitors
Vertex is based in the United States. If you provide information from another country, your information may be processed in the United States, where privacy laws may differ from those in your location. Where required, we will address applicable rights and transfer requirements.
11. Children’s privacy
Our website and services are intended for business professionals and are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through this website.
12. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy as our services, technology or legal obligations change. The effective date at the top of the page identifies the current version.
13. Contact us
For privacy questions or requests, contact Vertex Talent Group at info@vertextalent.com or 412.350.9210.